Seattle outdoor movies, Aug. 15-Sept. 8

Here they are: your last chances to see an outdoor movie in or near Seattle.

This summer has has a record number of them – more than 120 from Everett to Gig Harbor. We’ve found 41 between Wednesday, Aug. 15 and the last screening Sept. 8. (If we missed one, please send an e-mail so we can update the list.)

Another way to say that: there is an outdoor movie showing somewhere in or around Seattle every night for the rest of the month, excluding Mondays.

There are classics like “Top Gun,” “Caddyshack,” the original “Footloose,” and “The Princess Bride.” You can see parts of Seattle at the MOHAI screenings of “Sleepless in Seattle” and Elvis Presley’s “It Happened at the World’s Fair.”

Scroll through the gallery below to see all the remaining titles, locations and times.

<b>Aug. 16, Bellevue, "The Ugly Duckling" (in Russian), free</b> - This movie is one of four showing in a foreign language series at Crossroads Park, 16000 N.E. 10th St. International music starts at 7:30 and the movies follow. If it rains, go to the nearby Crossroads Community Center. less

<b>Aug. 16, Bellevue, "The Ugly Duckling" (in Russian), free</b> - This movie is one of four showing in a foreign language series at Crossroads Park, 16000 N.E. 10th St. International music starts at 7:30 and ... more

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<b>Aug. 16, Magnuson Park, "Back to the Future," $5 preseating</b> - Magnuson Park is at 7400 Sand Point Way N.E. in Seattle. Pre-seating begins at 7 p.m. Each event has pre-movie entertainment, food trucks and a costume contest. The event happens rain or shine. less

<b>Aug. 16, Magnuson Park, "Back to the Future," $5 preseating</b> - Magnuson Park is at 7400 Sand Point Way N.E. in Seattle. Pre-seating begins at 7 p.m. Each event has pre-movie entertainment, food trucks ... more

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<b>Aug. 16, Red Hook Brewery, "Animal House," $5</b> - The brewery is at 14300 Northeast 145th Street in Woodinville. Gates and taps open at 6 p.m. Redhook beers, wine, soda, BBQ food and concessions will be available for people 21 and older in the beer garden until the movie starts. Moviegoers may bring low-back lawn chairs, blankets and picnics, but not pets, barbeques or outside alcohol. Coolers and bags are subject to a search. less

<b>Aug. 16, Snohomish, "Thor," free</b> - The event is at Willis Tucker Community Park, 6705 Puget Park Dr. Popcorn and soda can be purchased there. Open seating begins at 7 p.m. Pre-movie entertainment includes laser tag, bouncy houses, balloon animals and the Sno-Isle Bookmobile with books related to the movies on screen. The park has grass seating, and viewers are allowed to bring low-back lawn chairs and blankets. less

<b>Aug. 17, Capitol Hill, "Priscilla," free</b> - The movie is at Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave. Organized by Three Dollar Bill Cinema, organizers say to come early and enjoy music with 12 Hr Notice DJs and the Shopping Cart Soundsystem. The site will have popcorn, cold drinks, candy and other concessions. Limited lawn chair rentals will be available. Movie donations benefit Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s efforts in the LGBT community. less

<b>Aug. 17, Capitol Hill, "Priscilla," free</b> - The movie is at Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave. Organized by Three Dollar Bill Cinema, organizers say to come early and enjoy music with 12 Hr Notice DJs and ... more

<b>Aug. 17, Fremont, "Clerks" and "Mallrats,"</b> $8.90 - Seating begins at 7 p.m. and the film is scheduled to begin about 9:30 p.m. Organizers promise local food trucks and concessions available at the screening at 3501 Phinney Ave. There’s also pre-show entertainment and trivia, and moviegoers can bring their own picnic-style food. Plan ahead for Fremont – this summer tradition fills up fast. less

<b>Aug. 17, Fremont, "Clerks" and "Mallrats,"</b> $8.90 - Seating begins at 7 p.m. and the film is scheduled to begin about 9:30 p.m. Organizers promise local food trucks and concessions available at the ... more

<b>Aug. 17, Kent, "A League of Their Own," free</b> - Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and Harrison Street.

<b>Aug. 17, Kent, "A League of Their Own," free</b> - Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and Harrison Street.

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<b>Aug. 17, Renton, "Hugo," free</b> - There were three movies that could have taken the last outdoor movie spot, but more than half the votes went to "Hugo." If it rains, call the Renton Community Center at (425) 430-6719 after 5 p.m. to confirm if the movie is still showing. The city website doesn’t mention concessions. While there will likely be something, it’s a safe bet to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. less

<b>Aug. 17, Renton, "Hugo," free</b> - There were three movies that could have taken the last outdoor movie spot, but more than half the votes went to "Hugo." If it rains, call the Renton Community Center at ... more

<b>Aug. 18, Hing Hay Park, Bruce Lee film series, free</b> - The pre-movie program starts at 6 p.m. Movies start at sunset and will be cancelled if it rains.

<b>Aug. 18, Hing Hay Park, Bruce Lee film series, free</b> - The pre-movie program starts at 6 p.m. Movies start at sunset and will be cancelled if it rains.

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<b>Aug. 18, South Lake Union, "It Happened at the World's Fair," free</b> - Each of these films presented by MOHAI, just next to their new location which opens in December, celebrates Seattle. Movies are expected to start about 8:30 p.m. in Lake Union Park. less

<b>Aug. 18, South Lake Union, "It Happened at the World's Fair," free</b> - Each of these films presented by MOHAI, just next to their new location which opens in December, celebrates Seattle. Movies are ... more

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<b>Aug. 18, West Seattle, "Yellow Submarine," free</b> - The event is at 4410 California Ave. S.W. between Hotwire Coffee and Dr. Wolff. Organizers say moviegoers should bring blankets, chairs family and friends and that gates open at 6:30 p.m. There are concessions and raffles with all proceeds going to charity. less

<b>Aug. 18, West Seattle, "Yellow Submarine," free</b> - The event is at 4410 California Ave. S.W. between Hotwire Coffee and Dr. Wolff. Organizers say moviegoers should bring blankets, chairs family and ... more

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<b>Aug. 19, Seattle Center, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, free</b> - Seattle Center is at 321 Mercer Street (the mural was unveiled at the start of the 1962 World’s Fair by artist Paul Horiuchi). Seating is first come, first serve. You may be asked to move to the back if you have high-back chairs, and organizers ask that you keep pets at home. They don’t allow BBQs, recording and say giant coolers won’t be allowed. But food and drinks are available in the Seattle Center House. If it rains, call (206) 684-7200 after 2 p.m. to see if there is a cancellation. less

<b>Aug. 19, Seattle Center, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, free</b> - Seattle Center is at 321 Mercer Street (the mural was unveiled at the start of the 1962 World’s Fair by artist Paul ... more

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<b>Aug. 19, Auburn, "Despicable Me," free</b> Music starts at 7 p.m. with the movie following. Aug. 3 movie is at Sunset Park, 910 9th St. S.E. Movies on Aug. 10 and 19 are at Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. less

<b>Aug. 19, Seattle Center, "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince," free</b> - Seattle Center is at 321 Mercer Street (the mural was unveiled at the start of the 1962 World’s Fair by artist Paul Horiuchi). Seating is first come, first serve. You may be asked to move to the back if you have high-back chairs, and organizers ask that you keep pets at home. They don’t allow BBQs, recording and say giant coolers won’t be allowed. But food and drinks are available in the Seattle Center House. If it rains, call (206) 684-7200 after 2 p.m. to see if there is a cancellation. less

<b>Aug. 19, Seattle Center, "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince," free</b> - Seattle Center is at 321 Mercer Street (the mural was unveiled at the start of the 1962 World’s Fair by artist Paul Horiuchi). ... more

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<b>Aug. 21, Bellevue, "Dolphin Tale," free</b> - The event is at Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. 4th St. It begins at dusk (about 9 p.m.) This movie night and others have free pre-film activities and popcorn. Each event has a theme and viewers are encouraged to check the website and bring themed donations to support different Bellevue charities. If it rains, the event will be moved to the South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 SE Newport Way. less

<b>Aug. 23, Bellevue, "Billu Barber," free</b> - This movie is one of four showing in a foreign language series at Crossroads Park, 16000 N.E. 10th St. International music starts at 7:30 and the movies follow. If it rains, go to the nearby Crossroads Community Center. less

<b>Aug. 23, Bellevue, "Billu Barber," free</b> - This movie is one of four showing in a foreign language series at Crossroads Park, 16000 N.E. 10th St. International music starts at 7:30 and the movies follow. ... more

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<b>Aug. 23, Magnuson Park, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," $5 preseating</b> - Magnuson Park is at 7400 Sand Point Way N.E. in Seattle. Pre-seating begins at 7 p.m. Each event has pre-movie entertainment, food trucks and a costume contest. The event happens rain or shine. less

<b>Aug. 23, Magnuson Park, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," $5 preseating</b> - Magnuson Park is at 7400 Sand Point Way N.E. in Seattle. Pre-seating begins at 7 p.m. Each event has pre-movie entertainment, ... more

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<b>Aug. 23, Red Hook Brewery, "Bridesmaids," $5</b> - The brewery is at 14300 Northeast 145th Street in Woodinville. Gates and taps open at 6 p.m. Redhook beers, wine, soda, BBQ food and concessions will be available for people 21 and older in the beer garden until the movie starts. Moviegoers may bring low-back lawn chairs, blankets and picnics, but not pets, barbeques or outside alcohol. Coolers and bags are subject to a search. less

<b>Aug. 25, Fremont, "The Big Lebowski," $11.54</b> - Seating begins at 7 p.m. and the film is scheduled to begin about 9:30 p.m. Organizers promise local food trucks and concessions available at the screening at 3501 Phinney Ave. There’s also pre-show entertainment and trivia, and moviegoers can bring their own picnic-style food. Plan ahead for Fremont – this summer tradition fills up fast. This screening is part of Dudefest. less

<b>Aug. 25, Fremont, "The Big Lebowski," $11.54</b> - Seating begins at 7 p.m. and the film is scheduled to begin about 9:30 p.m. Organizers promise local food trucks and concessions available at the screening ... more

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<b>Aug. 25, Hing Hay Park, Bruce Lee film series, free</b> The pre-movie program starts at 6 p.m. Movies start at sunset and will be cancelled if it rains.

<b>Aug. 25, Hing Hay Park, Bruce Lee film series, free</b> The pre-movie program starts at 6 p.m. Movies start at sunset and will be cancelled if it rains.

<b>Aug. 25, Mercer Island, "How to Train Your Dragon," free</b> The screening is at Mercerdale Park, 77th Avenue SE and SE 32nd Street. Organizers say moviegoers should bring blankets, lawn chairs and flashlights. Concession treats are sold on site, but movies will be cancelled in bad weather. In the weather is rough, call the Mercer Island Community Center to confirm the event at (206) 275-7609. less

<b>Aug. 25, Seattle Center Mural, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," free</b> - Seattle Center is at 321 Mercer Street (the mural was unveiled at the start of the 1962 World’s Fair by artist Paul Horiuchi). Seating is first come, first serve. You may be asked to move to the back if you have high-back chairs, and organizers ask that you keep pets at home. They don’t allow BBQs, recording and say giant coolers won’t be allowed. But food and drinks are available in the Seattle Center House. If it rains, call (206) 684-7200 after 2 p.m. to see if there is a cancellation. less

<b>Aug. 25, Seattle Center Mural, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," free</b> - Seattle Center is at 321 Mercer Street (the mural was unveiled at the start of the 1962 World’s Fair by artist Paul ... more

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<b>Aug. 25, South Lake Union, "Sleepless in Seattle," free</b> - Each of these films presented by MOHAI, just next to their new location which opens in December, celebrates Seattle. Movies are expected to start about 8:30 p.m. in Lake Union Park. less

<b>Aug. 25, South Lake Union, "Sleepless in Seattle," free</b> - Each of these films presented by MOHAI, just next to their new location which opens in December, celebrates Seattle. Movies are expected to ... more

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<b>Aug. 25, West Seattle, "Top Gun," free</b> - The event is at 4410 California Ave. S.W. between Hotwire Coffee and Dr. Wolff. Organizers say moviegoers should bring blankets, chairs family and friends and that gates open at 6:30 p.m. There are concessions and raffles with all proceeds going to charity. less

<b>Aug. 25, West Seattle, "Top Gun," free</b> - The event is at 4410 California Ave. S.W. between Hotwire Coffee and Dr. Wolff. Organizers say moviegoers should bring blankets, chairs family and friends and ... more

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<b>Aug. 26, Seattle Center, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2," free</b> - Seattle Center is at 321 Mercer Street (the mural was unveiled at the start of the 1962 World’s Fair by artist Paul Horiuchi). Seating is first come, first serve. You may be asked to move to the back if you have high-back chairs, and organizers ask that you keep pets at home. They don’t allow BBQs, recording and say giant coolers won’t be allowed. But food and drinks are available in the Seattle Center House. If it rains, call (206) 684-7200 after 2 p.m. to see if there is a cancellation. less

<b>Aug. 26, Seattle Center, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2," free</b> - Seattle Center is at 321 Mercer Street (the mural was unveiled at the start of the 1962 World’s Fair by artist Paul ... more

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<b>Aug. 28, Bellevue, "We Bought a Zoo," free</b> - The event is at Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. 4th St. It begins at dusk (about 9 p.m.) This movie night and others have free pre-film activities and popcorn. Each event has a theme and viewers are encouraged to check the website and bring themed donations to support different Bellevue charities. If it rains, the event will be moved to the South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 SE Newport Way. less

<b>Aug. 28, Bellevue, "We Bought a Zoo," free</b> - The event is at Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. 4th St. It begins at dusk (about 9 p.m.) This movie night and others have free pre-film activities and ... more

<b>Aug. 30, Magnuson Park, "The Goonies," $5 preseating</b> - Magnuson Park is at 7400 Sand Point Way N.E. in Seattle. Pre-seating begins at 7 p.m. Each event has pre-movie entertainment, food trucks and a costume contest. The event happens rain or shine. less

<b>Aug. 30, Magnuson Park, "The Goonies," $5 preseating</b> - Magnuson Park is at 7400 Sand Point Way N.E. in Seattle. Pre-seating begins at 7 p.m. Each event has pre-movie entertainment, food trucks and a ... more

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<b>Aug. 30, Red Hook Brewery, "Moneyball," $5</b> - The brewery is at 14300 Northeast 145th Street in Woodinville. Gates and taps open at 6 p.m. Redhook beers, wine, soda, BBQ food and concessions will be available for people 21 and older in the beer garden until the movie starts. Moviegoers may bring low-back lawn chairs, blankets and picnics, but not pets, barbeques or outside alcohol. Coolers and bags are subject to a search. less

<b>Sept. 8, Kirkland, "The Lorax," $5 recommended donation</b> - The movies are shown at 4100 Carillon Point. Organizers recommend having dinner at a nearby restaurant first, and say the recommended movie ... more

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Common questions about outdoor movies

Can I bring a beer? Probably not legally. Almost all the venues have some kinds of snacks and sodas, and many have beer either in a beer garden or at nearby restaurants. To drink in a Seattle public park, you technically need to have a permit. And police say using a paper bag to cover a beer bottle doesn’t save you from violating the open-container law. But if you risk it, the fine for being caught is $27 — half the price of the fine for letting your dog poop in public. However, that citation does show up in public court documents.

What about food? Most places have concessions or, at least, nearby restaurants. Some venues have tasty food trucks lined up. Check the captions in the gallery above for more info.

When do the movies start? Dusk. But show up early because seats go quickly. Some places sell pre-film seating.

Can I bring my dog? Do you really want to watch a movie outdoors with another person’s dog bothering you? Probably not, so keep yours at home, too. If your dog — or you — have attachment issues, call the organizers to figure out if Fido can come. He probably can’t.

What happens if it rains? Some venues like Magnuson Park in Seattle and Marymoor Park in Redmond go on rain or shine. Others will cancel the movie. Call the venue ahead of time if the weather is rough.

What are the ratings? You’ve got Google, right? If you can’t find a rating, don’t worry; the majority of the films are family friendly.

Can I bring a chair? You can, but stick to the low-back chairs. Blankets are even better. People with regular folding chairs either will be asked to stay in the back or told they can’t use them in most cases.